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Diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, with specialised surgery when necessary.<\/h4>\n

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Ophthalmologist and Eye Emergencies<\/h2>\n

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The ophthalmology team is made up of Dr. Gabriel Ure\u00f1a Avil\u00e9s and Dr. \u00c1lvaro D\u00edaz-Rato Revuelta.<\/p>\n

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Their specialty focuses on eye conditions and their treatment, including the eyeball, its musculature, the lacrimal system and the eyelids. We offer ongoing treatments as well as surgery in cases that require it, including laser refractive surgery for patients with myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia.<\/p>\n

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Our treatments<\/h2>\n

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Cataract and presbyopia surgery<\/h2>\n

A permanent, highly successful procedure to resolve vision problems caused by cataracts and presbyopia.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Laser refractive surgery<\/h2>\n

Laser surgical techniques to correct myopia, astigmatism and hyperopia.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Eyelid and lacrimal surgery<\/h2>\n

From minor eyelid lesions to periocular bags.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Glaucoma<\/h2>\n

Systemic, personalised preventive treatment, as well as surgery in advanced cases.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Retina<\/h2>\n

Assessment of macular and diabetic degeneration to establish the appropriate course of action.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology<\/h2>\n

Monitoring, prevention and correction of eye problems in infants and children.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Ophthalmology Specialists<\/h2>\n

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Dr. Gabriel Ure\u00f1a Avil\u00e9s<\/h3>\n

Specialist in Ophthalmology<\/p>\n

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Ophthalmologist trained at Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid, with specialty training at Hospital Ram\u00f3n y Cajal.<\/p>\n

He is a Senior Specialist Physician at Hospital Santa Cristina (Madrid Health Service) and a member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.<\/p>\n

Credentials<\/h4>\n
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  • \u2713<\/span>Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Madrid (1985\u20131991).<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Specialty training in Ophthalmology, Hospital Ram\u00f3n y Cajal, Madrid (1992\u20131995).<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Senior Specialist Physician, Hospital Santa Cristina (Madrid Health Service).<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Areas of interest<\/p>\n

    General ophthalmology<\/span>Ophthalmic surgery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. \u00c1lvaro D\u00edaz-Rato Revuelta<\/h3>\n

    Specialist in Ophthalmology, trained in the United Kingdom<\/p>\n

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    Ophthalmologist trained at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, with several years of specialty training in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

    He is currently a Senior Specialist Physician in Ophthalmology at Hospital Infanta Sof\u00eda in San Sebasti\u00e1n de los Reyes, having previously practised at Hospital La Paz. He completed his oculoplastics fellowship at William Harvey Hospital, Kent.<\/p>\n

    Credentials<\/h4>\n
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    • \u2713<\/span>Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1989.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Specialist in Ophthalmology, Madrid, 2000.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Specialty training in Ophthalmology in the United Kingdom (1993\u20132001), with rotations at several NHS hospitals.<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Fellowship in Oculoplastics, William Harvey Hospital, Kent (2001\u20132002).<\/li>\n
    • \u2713<\/span>Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Areas of interest<\/p>\n

      Oculoplastics<\/span>Cataract and refractive surgery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Need an Ophthalmology consultation?<\/h2>\n

      Write to us and our team will help you arrange your appointment.<\/p>\n

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